Country of Origin: United States
Availability: Seasonal, on tap (not available into growlers) only, at Hops brewpubs.
Price comparison: About $3.75 USD per 16-ounce pint.
Alcohol percentage by volume: Unlisted, but low; certainly no more than 3½% alcohol.
Cute bottle/label? No, but lots of other merchandising (beer glasses and t-shirts available for sale at the brewpubs).
Appearance: Bright goldeny-yellow; very clear. Small white head left a thin lace island on the surface. Very lively carbonation.
Scent: Light hoppiness reminiscent of English breakfast tea.
Flavor: Mild honey; hoppier than the average wheat brew; nothing special at the finish.
Impressions: Obviously a very young brew. The mouthfeel was thin and the alcohol virtually nonexistent. That said, it tasted very good and was extremely thirst quenching. Good complement to the restaurant's overall menu, which is not what one would call heart-friendly (but hella good).
Will I buy this beer again? It's seasonal, but if they've got a vat going next time I'm in Hops, that is, indeed, what I'll be having.
Rating:
3½ out of 5 cute beer glasses
Reviewed: September 26, 2004
